Aerospace Tooling Technician, Manufacturing Support

Saab; Waynetown (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift. You will ensure proper tooling supply, drive tooling improvements, manage inventory, and act as a liaison between tooling engineers and production teams, supporting aerospace standards.

Required is an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years in a related field, plus experience with tooling and GD&T. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM or 2+ years experience required.
• 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing assembly or similar is a plus.
• Tooling selection/application experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic tooling design and troubleshooting tooling issues.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain proper tools within each assembly area.
• Provide support for tooling studies and application.
• Conduct performance testing for tooling and provide analysis reports.
• Investigate and resolve tooling issues.
• Propose new tooling solutions and assist with new tooling projects.
• Assist assemblers with proper and safe use of tools.
• Ensure tooling compliance to aerospace standards.

Education

Associate Degree in STEM OR 2+ years experience

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Machining/measurement equipment

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for 3rd shift. You will ensure proper tooling supply, drive tooling improvements, manage inventory, and act as a liaison between tooling engineers and production teams, supporting aerospace standards.

Required is an Associate Degree in STEM or 2+ years in a related field, plus experience with tooling and GD&T. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended hours when needed.